Which of the following could be associated with peristalsis?
A)hydrostatic skeletons and smooth muscle
B)hydrostatic skeletons and movement in earthworms
C)smooth muscle and contractions along the human digestive tract causing movement of the contents within
D)A and C only
E)A, B, and C

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Peristalsis is associated with smooth muscle contractions in the human digestive tract (C) and is also involved in the movement of earthworms, which use a hydrostatic skeleton (B). Hydrostatic skeletons and smooth muscle (A) are both related to peristalsis, making all options A, B, and C correct.

Which of the Following Could Be Associated with Peristalsis